Land Development

Development, Right of Way and Environmental (DRE)

The Development Unit provides review of developer proposed plans and inspection of
developer constructed improvements to ensure compliance with the County’s standard
plans. The Development Unit also issues permits for a variety of regulated activities
ranging from parades and oversized vehicles to encroachments by citizens and utility
companies who wish to perform work within County right of way.

The Right of Way Unit purchases property and easements required for implementation of
transportation projects.

The Environmental Unit ensures that all of the Transportation Division’s activities satisfy the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and National Environmental
Policy Act.